Dubai Harbour

Dubai Harbour is on the Gulf coast between two well known neighbours. To the south-west is Jumeirah Beach Residence and Dubai Marina. To the north-east is the trunk of Palm Jumeirah, and just offshore from the same stretch of coast is Bluewaters Island. The district takes its road access from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street and the Al Sufouh coast road, which link to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.

In practical terms it is close to Al Sufouh and Dubai Internet City on the inland side, and the Marina towers on the beach side. Dubai Marina's Metro and tram stops are the closest public transport hubs for most residents, reached by a short taxi or bus ride, and the Palm Jumeirah monorail starts a few minutes away at the Palm's gateway. Most residents drive or use taxis, and a car is the easiest way to reach Dubai International Airport, Downtown Dubai and Mall of the Emirates.

• The marina. Dubai Harbour's marina was masterplanned for more than 1,000 berths, with space for superyachts as well as smaller leisure boats, which makes it one of the largest yachting hubs in the region.
• The cruise terminal. Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal is a twin terminal port built to welcome two of the world's largest cruise ships at the same time. It handles cruise ships mainly in the cooler months.
• Beachfront apartment towers. The residential side is led by big branded and waterfront towers, many facing the Gulf or the Palm Jumeirah crescent.
• Skyline views. From the upper floors you can see Palm Jumeirah, the Marina skyline and Bluewaters across the water.

On the water

The marina and cruise terminal are the focal points. Boat trips, yacht charters and sailing activity all leave from marinas along this stretch of coast, and a walk along the waterfront gives a close look at the boats and the terminal. Cruise ships dock mainly in the cooler months, so ship arrivals are mostly seen in the cooler months.

Beaches

The public beaches of JBR and Marina are a short drive away, and Dubai is known for its swimming and sunset beaches along the Jumeirah coast. Our guide to night beaches in Dubai shows which stretches are lit after dark. Many Dubai Harbour towers also give residents access to their own beach and pool areas.

Shopping and dining nearby

• The Walk at JBR and The Beach, the open air promenade of restaurants and shops along Jumeirah Beach Residence.
• Dubai Marina Walk and Marina Mall, a long canal-side promenade of cafes with a mall at its end.
• Nakheel Mall and The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah, reached over the Palm's trunk, for fountain-view dining and Palm retail.
• Bluewaters Island, next door, which has its own residential blocks, restaurants and hotels. See our Bluewaters or Palm Jumeirah comparison for how the two differ.

Family outings

For parks and open spaces the closest big green spaces are across Al Sufouh and Dubai Marina. Our best parks in Dubai guide lists the larger ones.

Dubai Harbour is an apartment district. There are no villa or townhouse projects among the off-plan launches listed on this site, and Land Department sales are in apartments of one to four or more bedrooms. Because the district is new and still being built in stages, you will see a mix of finished towers and projects that have not yet handed over.

Land Department sales records group several well known beachfront buildings under the Dubai Harbour name, including Beach Mansion, Grand Bleu Tower interiors by Elie Saab, Palace Beach Residence, Sunrise Bay, Marina Vista and Beach Vista. Several of these are part of the Emaar Beachfront development on the same shoreline, which has its own page at Emaar Beachfront. Off-plan sales recorded for the area include Bayview, Address The Bay, Seapoint and Beachgate by Address.

From the live Dubai Land Department data on this page, as of November 2026: 300 homes were sold between 2 January and 22 October 2026. The typical price was about AED 3,545 per sq ft, and 28 percent of the sales were off-plan. The typical price of a finished one bedroom was around AED 2,450,000 and a finished two bedroom around AED 4,250,000. A typical three bedroom sold for roughly AED 7,500,000. Those are median figures across all sales, so an individual home will be above or below depending on the building, floor and view.

The table above and the live sold prices at the top of this page are updated from Dubai Land Department open data, so they will move as new sales are registered.

A large share of what is sold in Dubai Harbour is still under construction. As of November 2026 our off-plan page for the area lists six projects from four developers: DAMAC (Bay by Cavalli and Bay 2 by Cavalli), Arada (W Residences Tower 1 and Tower 2), Sobha (Seahaven Tower C) and H&H Development (Dubai Harbour Residences). All six are apartments, with handovers listed for 2027 and 2028 on the projects that state a date. See the full list on our Dubai Harbour off-plan page, and read the off-plan in Emaar Beachfront and Dubai Harbour guide for how these launches differ.

Buying off-plan means paying in stages against a payment plan and receiving the home on handover. Our guides on how off-plan payment plans work and off-plan handover delays and your rights explain what to ask for before you reserve.

Because most of the stock is newly built, rentals tend to be modern one to three bedroom apartments in towers with shared pools, gyms and beach access. Rents vary a lot by building and floor, so ask for the annual rent and the cheque schedule for the exact unit rather than relying on an area average. The properties to rent page shows what we hold at the moment, and the RERA rental index calculator guide helps when you renew.

Pros

• Waterfront setting with sea, Palm and skyline views from many towers.
• Walkable access to marina and promenade space inside the development.
• Close to the JBR, Marina and Palm dining and shopping areas.
• Modern buildings with the shared facilities that come with branded towers.

Cons

• Construction continues in parts of the district, which means noise and dust nearby.
• Road traffic on the Al Sufouh and Sheikh Zayed Road approaches is heavy at peak hours.
• Prices per sq ft are among the higher ones in Dubai, so budget for service charges as well as the purchase price.
• No Metro station inside the district.

• Which tower and which side it faces. A sea view and a view of another tower are very different homes.
• Completion status. Check whether the building is handed over, and ask for the handover date in writing for anything off-plan.
• Service charges. Ask for the current charge per sq ft and what it covers. See how to check service charges before you buy.
• Parking and beach access. Confirm the number of parking bays and whether the pool and beach are open to residents only.
• The developer. Our developer check guide lists what to look for.